What is the cheapest way to get from Mwanza to Mbarara?

The cheapest way to get from Mwanza to Mbarara is to ferry and bus and drive which costs $30 - $60 and takes 13h 59m.

What is the fastest way to get from Mwanza to Mbarara?

The fastest way to get from Mwanza to Mbarara is to fly and bus and drive which takes 6h 7m and costs $85 - $480.

How far is it from Mwanza to Mbarara?

The distance between Mwanza and Mbarara is 566 km. The road distance is 609.8 km.

How do I travel from Mwanza to Mbarara without a car?

The best way to get from Mwanza to Mbarara without a car is to ferry and bus which takes 22h 14m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Mwanza to Mbarara?

It takes approximately 7h 35m to get from Mwanza to Mbarara, including transfers.

Can I drive from Mwanza to Mbarara?

Yes, the driving distance between Mwanza to Mbarara is 610 km. It takes approximately 10h 39m to drive from Mwanza to Mbarara.

Where can I stay near Mbarara?

There are 53+ hotels available in Mbarara.

Mwanza to Mbarara - 6 ways to travel via plane, bus, ferry, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Mwanza to Mbarara by plane, bus, ferry, or car

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Fly to Kigali International Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Mwanza Airport (MWZ) to Kigali International Airport (KGL)plane MWZ - KGL
2. Take the bus from Kigali to Katunabus
3. Take the bus from Kabale to Mbararabus
7h 35m
Ferry, bus, drive
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Mwanza North Port to Bukobaferry
2. Take the bus from Bukoba to Mutukulabus
3. Drive from Mutukula to Mbararacar
13h 59m
$34–56
Ferry, bus
1. Take the ferry from Mwanza North Port to Bukobaferry
2. Take the bus from Bukoba to Kampalabus
3. Take the bus from Kampala to Mbararabus
22h 14m
Drive 609.8 km
1. Drive from Mwanza to Mbararacar 609.8 km
10h 39m
$92–132
Fly to Bukoba, bus, drive
1. Fly from Mwanza Airport (MWZ) to Bukoba (BKZ)plane MWZ - BKZ
2. Take the bus from Bukoba to Mutukulabus
3. Drive from Mutukula to Mbararacar
6h 7m
$88–477
Ferry, bus via Mbarara
1. Take the ferry from Mwanza North Port to Bukobaferry
2. Take the bus from Bukoba to Kampalabus
3. Take the bus from Kampala to Mbararabus
24h 8m
$41–61

Mwanza Airport (MWZ) to Kigali International Airport (KGL) flights

14Weekly Planes

1h 40mAverage Duration

$194Cheapest Price

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Distance: 566.4 km
Duration: 7h 35m

What companies run services between Mwanza, Tanzania and Mbarara, Uganda?

There is no direct connection from Mwanza to Mbarara. However, you can take the taxi to Mwanza Airport (MWZ) airport, fly to Kigali International Airport (KGL), take the taxi to Kigali, take the bus to Katuna, take the taxi to Kabale, then take the bus to Mbarara. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Mwanza North Port to Mbarara via Bukoba, Bukoba, and Mutukula in around 13h 59m.

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